Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31.

Wednesday, 10 October 2001

Dáil Eireann Debate
Vol. 541 No. 5

Page of 155

An Ceann Comhairle:I propose to deal with a notice of motion under Standing Order 31 from Deputy Gormley. I call on Deputy Gormley to state the matter.

Mr. Gormley:I ask that the business of the House be suspended under Standing Order 31 to debate the grave threat posed to international peace and security by the ongoing bombing of Afghanistan by American and British forces, which is being carried out without a UN mandate, has already resulted in the deaths of innocent civilians and threatens the lives of millions of Afghan refugees as the humanitarian crisis worsens. I wish to ascertain what the Government's policy is towards this bombing and the possible widening of the campaign to other countries, and to seek the assent of this House before our airports are further used as part of the American war effort.

An Ceann Comhairle:Having considered the matter fully, I do not consider it to be one contemplated under Standing Order 31. I cannot grant leave to move the motion.